species 1,558 observations
Texas Mimosa
Mimosa texana
Field notes
Supports All
10
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Mimosa Yellow, Mimosa Skipper, Gray Hairstreak, White-marked Tussock Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Gambel's Quail, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.